Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, February 6, 2018.


Globe and Mail 

Alberta moves to block B.C.'s wine imports in dispute over Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
On Trans Mountain, Trudeau needs to become a leader for all of Canada
First Nations launching call for mass demonstration  to protest Trans Mountain
Regulatory lag to push legal marijuana to late summer
Subsidiary of Chinese Aecon buyer blacklisted for allegedly bribing government officials
U.S. embassy worker ordered to pay back Ottawa landlord
Mexican activists ask Ottawa to investigate alleged support of mining firm
Scheer reiterates need for independent probe into Rick Dykstra controversy
Trudeau aims to influence the influencers during U.S. trip to save NAFTA
Canada selling helicopters to Philippines despite human rights concerns
Patrick Brown breaks silence, says 'truth will come out'


CBC

U.S. right seizes on 'peoplekind' comment ahead of Trudeau's trip to sell NAFTA
Full implementation of legal cannabis could be delayed beyond July 1
Scheer mum on persistent questions about blame in Rick Dykstra affair
Liberals move to protect more fish by overhauling Harper-era reforms
Fitness changes, paying debts among CSIS's 'indicators' someone is 'mobilized to violence'
U.S. officials question whether cannabis legalization will lead to border slowdowns
Democracy Watch asks court to force Lobbying Commissioner to investigate Aga Khan
Senator offers to pay legal bills for staffers harassed by members of the Red Chamber
Quebec MNAs prepare for political showdown in lead-up to October election
London Ontario court case to challenge Canada's prostitution laws
Changes to O Canada lyrics should be promoted in a public awareness campaign: MP
Chagger never told of allegations against staffer because he'd already quit
More customs facilities, in more places: Canada, U.S. plan expanded pre-clearance


Toronto Star

Don't slam the door on foreign caregivers
Brace yourself for the return of Brian Mulroney and his legacy
Pipeline politics push Trudeau into the line of fire


Toronto Sun

Keep Trudeau away from Trans Mountain
'Peoplekind': Trudeau corrects woman for saying mankind
MPs discuss 'Islamophobia' but mosques promote intolerance


National Post

What's behind the Justin Trudeau peoplekind controversy
Why Justin Trudeau is not the leader many believe he is
Canada's selling combat helicopters to Philippines despite concerns over Duterte's deadly war on drugs
Justin Trudeau vs Justin Trudeau: a brief history of a prime minister and his (epic) gaffes
Could Alberta bring B.C. to its knees by shutting off the oil?
First Nations pipeline has a plan to get around B.C. oil tanker ban - an old gold-rush town in Alaska
Fisheries Act changes welcomed by scientists, while industry groups say they'll and see
The latest version of the Liberals' small business tax measures are outright confiscatory
Here are just a few ays governments will bad;u bungle the Marijuana market
B.C.'s anti-oil sabotage must be stopped. We're waiting Mr. Prime Minister


Maclean's

Jagmeet Singh dodges questions about Alberta and B.C. pipeline fight
Maclean's Live with Jagmeet Singh
Andrew Scheer's little tent


Global

Alberta to stop importing B.C. wines into the province: Notley
B.C. premier vows province will respond to 'unfair' wine boycott
'The best environmental response is prevention': Fisheries Minister on Kinder Morgan expansion
Ontario to fight back against any state with "Buy American" provisions
Sale of Canadian helicopters to Philippines military draws human rights complaints
Justin Trudeau's 'peoplekind' remark draws ridicule in U.S. and U.K. media


Miscellaneous 


Premier Rachel Notley announces halt to B.C. wine imports into Alberta
B.C. wineries feel like 'easy target' after Alberta bans imports in pipeline feud